BRICS Student Commission

The BRICS Student Commission attended the SARB monetary policy review October 2026 hosted in Durban

HAPPENING ON 12 OCTOBER 2026

Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Alvin Botes, will deliver the keynote address at a student-led discussion at the University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa Campus.

The discussion will focus on “Student Leadership, Science Diplomacy and Higher Education Resilience in an Era of Global Trade Fragmentation,” under the theme “Securing South Africa’s Future: From Critical Minerals to Critical Knowledge.”

The programme will also feature a special contribution by Palestinian Political Counsellor, Mr Bassam Elhussiny, on Palestine’s right to self-determination.

📍 Venue: SC101, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa Campus
🕛 Time: 12:00–14:30

STUDENT-LED DISCUSSION

The BRICS Student Commission presents a Student-Led Discussion under the theme: Securing South Africa’s Future – From Critical Minerals to Critical Knowledge: Student Leadership, Science Diplomacy and Higher Education Resilience in an Era of Global Trade Fragmentation.

The discussion will explore the role of student leadership, science diplomacy and higher education in strengthening South Africa’s resilience and global competitiveness amid changing global trade dynamics.

Date: Monday, 12 October 2026
Time: 12:00 - 14:30 SAST
Venue: SC-101, University of Zululand, KwaDlangezwa Campus

🎙️ Guest Speakers:

Mr Alvis Botes - Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation
Dr Nomalungelo Gina - Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation

Join us for this important conversation on innovation, knowledge production and South Africa’s future in the global arena.